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Painter

Boys Town
Boys Town Salary
Omaha, NE Full Time
POSTED ON 7/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/14/2026
Paints and restores walls and other surfaces.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

Paints and restores walls and other surfaces including sanding, paint removal, wall covering application, and staining or varnishing.

  • Receives written information per job order; determines appropriate procedures, material, and equipment necessary to complete work orders; orders and picks up supplies, parts, or tools.
  • Prepares surfaces for painting including sanding, paint removal, and filling holes. Caulks windows and doors; repairs furniture and replaces damaged wall coverings.
  • Paints surfaces with a sprayer, roller, or paintbrush; applies wallpaper and other wall coverings as needed. Installs and applies drywall, plaster, drywall mud, and texture.
  • Restores carved wood, desks, chairs, tables, and refinishes with stain and varnish.
  • Strips parking lots and athletic fields, creates signs and banners for grounds and special events, and operates computerized vinyl letter and plastic engraving machines.
  • Maintains materials such as brushes, rollers, spray guns, ladders, and scaffolding, and maintains shop facilities and equipment required for maintenance repairs and safety.
  • Drives Boys Town vehicles as needed to complete duties of the job.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

  • Knowledge of a broad range of painting practices, techniques, tools, equipment, and safety procedures.
  • Ability to understand and interpret written and verbal instructions.
  • Ability to communicate with individuals in an articulate, professional manner.
  • Ability to organize assigned tasks for completion.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • On-call (continuously or rotationally) to provide support; available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays if needed required.
  • Possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record and pass an annual Motor Vehicle Registration (MVR) check required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
  • Previous painting experience is preferred.
  • Other Duties: This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position. However, other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization.
  • Serves as a role model in carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect the values and principles of the Boys Town mission.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, EQUIPMENT USAGE, WORK ENVIRONMENT:

  • Moderate to heavy physical activity having to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds without assistance and 100 pounds with assistance; walking or standing for extended periods of time; bending, stooping, repetitive reaching and arm movement. Agility to work in difficult locations such as crawl spaces, attics, roofs, and closets; work at heights of 10 feet or more. Work will be indoors or outdoors where temperatures may vary from excessive heat to extreme cold, and indoor environments, and exposure to dust, noise, and fumes from paint, stains, varnish, etc.

Care and respect for others is more than a commitment at Boys Town – it is the foundation of who we are and what we do.

At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of belonging for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.

About Boys Town:

Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.

Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities. A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location. Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs. Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider. We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account. Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life.

This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact us at 1-877-639-6003.

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